Krishak Bandhu Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026Krishak Bandhu is a West Bengal government scheme designed to provide financial security to farmers through regular income support and protection against loss of life or disability. It is administered by the West Bengal government and targets small and marginal farmers in the state. The scheme offers both annual cash assistance and one-time emergency financial support to help farming families cope with income loss and unexpected hardships.
What You Get
- Annual financial assistance of ₹5,000 per acre to eligible farmers
- One-time death benefit of ₹2,00,000 in case of farmer's death
- Disability support benefit of ₹2,00,000 in case of permanent disability
- Direct income support to improve financial stability of farming families
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Must be a small or marginal farmer
- Must own or cultivate agricultural land
- Must have a valid Aadhaar Card and bank account
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Land ownership certificate
- 3. Bank passbook
- 4. Agricultural land records
- 5. Income certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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